- Top payments
- Centrelink Compensation Recovery
When you get lump sum compensation
If you get lump sum compensation, it can affect income support payments you get from us.
- Rent Assistance
- Who can get it
Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance
The type of accommodation you live in and pay rent or accommodation costs for can affect your eligibility for Rent Assistance.
- Recently unemployed
- Most useful information
Seasonal, Contract and Intermittent Work Details form (SU496)
Use this form to tell us about any seasonal, contract or intermittent work you or your partner has done in the 6 months prior to claiming an income support payment.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
- Top payments
- Financial Information Service
What the Financial Information Service is
The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.
- Managing your money
- Most useful information
Claim for Special Employment Advance form (SU514)
Use this form to claim a special employment advance.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
- Top payments
- Rent Assistance
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.